RESIFA™ SUNSPHERE for Cosmetics
RESIFA™ SUNSPHERE is a spherical micro-porous silica used for worldwide market cosmetics, as well as resin fillers and topcoat film for the industrial market. Consisting of safe amorphous silica, RESIFA™ SUNSPHERE contains no crystalline silica as it is derived from sodium silicate. This latest technology has been jointly developed by Asahi Glass Co. Ltd. and AGC Si-Tech Co. Ltd.
RESIFA™ SUNSPHERE Products
| Low oil Absorption Grade (H series, L series) |
Low oil Absorption Grade (H series, L series) |
High Oil Absorption Grade (H series) |
High Oil Absorption Grade (H series) |
Non-Porous Grade (NP series) |
Non-Porous Grade (NP series) |
Silica Particles with Chemically Modified Surface (ET series) |
Silica Particles with Chemically Modified Surface (ET series) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean particle diameter | Oil absorption capacity | Mean particle diameter | Oil absorption capacity | Mean Particle diameter | Oil absorption capacity | Mean Particle diameter | Oil absorption capacity |
| 3-20µm | 150ml/100g | 3-12µm | 300-400ml/100g | 4-20µm | 30-40ml/100g | 5-12µm | 130ml/100g |
Applications
- Cosmetics
– Foundation
– Make-up
– Thickener
- Household Products
– Moisture absorbent / Release Agent (Deodorant spray, insecticide)
– Repellent support carrier
– Fragrance support carrier (Release agent)
- Industrial applications
– Resin filler
– Catalyst support carrier
– Film topcoat
– Matting agent
– Surface modifier
– Dehumidifying agent
– Filler for ink-jet print paper
Characteristics:
- Spherical particles do not cohere, providing excellent tactile feeling because the particles roll freely.
- RESIFA™ SUNSPHERE is safe because it consists of amorphous silica.
- RESIFA™ SUNSPHERE is multiporous and provides excellent moisture absorption capacity.
- Excellent heat resistance properties since it is derived from silica.
- Non-porous series (NP-100, NP-30) has tough tensile strength and is less easily breakable than more porous grades. High oil absorption grades (H-33, H-53) are less resistant to shearing stress and will disintegrate more easily under shear.
- ET series has excellent water repellence and disperses well in oil applications (e.g. suntan oil) extending end product lifecycle.
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